Swan Lake Pond Dip

Learn more about the aquatic plants and animals found at Swan Lake during this hour long workshop! Led by a Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary environmental educator, participants will use dip nets to collect aquatic invertebrates and plant samples. Please come prepared to be outside and with a mobile device installed with the iNaturalist app to record your aquatic observations!

This workshop is part of a free Bioblitz event hosted by Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary and Special Bird Service. Support for this program is through Canadian Wildlife Federation.

When: September 26th 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Where: Meet at the Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake Road

Cost: Free

Parking: 

Please view the Parking page on our website (link embedded).

Accessibility information: 

We aim to make the Nature House accessible to all individuals.  If you have specific accessibility accommodations or questions, please contact us (link embedded).  

Entrance and Facilities:

The Nature House entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener and is approximately 85 meters from the main parking lot on a gravel path.  

Inside the Nature House, there are two All Gender Universal Design washrooms and a water fountain with a water bottle filling station at the end of the hall.   

We do not have braille or auditory interpretation for our exhibits at this time. 

Accessible Parking:

There are two accessible parking spaces approximately 11 metres from the front door of the Nature House at the end of Swan Lake Rd. 

Accessible Drop-off and Pick-up:

An accessible drop-off and pick-up location is positioned 10 metres the right of the Nature House entrance and has space for one vehicle at a time. There is no parking at the drop-off/pick-up location.  

Service Dogs and Animals:

Certified service dogs (or service dogs in training) are permitted at the Nature Sanctuary, including the Nature House. Per Bylaw #7462, all other domestic animals are prohibited on site.